The governing board of any school district conducting instruction for pupils in any grade level up to, and including, the completion of junior high school, may establish a program of affordably priced supervision for children before and after school.
Article 23Child Supervision Programs
Section § 8485
This law allows school boards to create programs that provide affordable supervision for children in grades up to junior high. These programs are available both before and after school to help care for kids outside of regular school hours.
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Section § 8486
This law says that child supervision programs run by the school district must either be officially licensed or have an exemption. These programs can be managed directly by school staff or contracted out to private, nonprofit, or other public agencies that are qualified. Additionally, the school district administrators are responsible for tailoring each program to meet the specific needs of the individual schools where they operate.
Child supervision programs conducted pursuant to this article shall be licensed or exempt programs administered and monitored by the school district. Programs may be staffed by district personnel or may be subcontracted to qualified private or nonprofit agencies, or to other public agencies. Each program shall be designed by administrators of the district to fit the needs at each school or site where a program is conducted.
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Section § 8487
This law describes the kinds of activities that child supervision programs must provide. These include supervised fun and educational activities like arts and crafts, sports, and time for homework. There might also be computer training and optional extra programs or trips, which parents may have to pay for.
Child supervision programs conducted pursuant to this article shall consist of supervised activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, sports, quiet games, playground time and snacks, and homework. Computer training may also be made available. Extra enrichment programs and study trips may be made available for a fee that shall be paid by the children’s parents or guardians.
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Section § 8488
If a school wants to start a child supervision program, it can apply for a grant of up to $4,000 from the State Department of Education. To qualify, the school must assess the needs of the community and have a solid program plan. The grant can help cover costs like staffing for a month, snacks, and supplies like sports equipment and computers. After starting, the program should be maintained through fees from parents, which can be uniform for all families. Schools should also seek extra funding from local sources to ensure that no child misses out due to financial issues, and the state will support up to 250 such programs.
Each school that elects to establish a child supervision program shall apply to the State Department of Education for a grant for each program of up to four thousand dollars ($4,000). Grants for the new programs established pursuant to this section shall be allocated to programs that meet both of the following requirements:
(a)CA Education Code § 8488(a) Have conducted a needs assessment of the local community.
(b)CA Education Code § 8488(b) Provide for a viable program plan.
The grants may be used for any of the following: one month’s staffing cost, snacks, and the purchase of sports equipment, games, computers, and supplies as indicated by the budget submitted by the district. Once the program is operating, the district shall maintain the program through the fees charged the parents and guardians of the children in the program. The fee may be the same for each child regardless of family income or the number of hours a child participates in the program so that the self-supporting nature of the program is assured. School programs shall seek funding from local business, community, and philanthropic organizations to ensure that no needy child who desires to participate shall be denied the opportunity to participate because of inability to pay the fee. No one who desires to participate in the program shall be denied the opportunity to participate because of inability to pay the fee. The state department shall fund up to 250 programs.
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